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SalaryAbout Divert
Divert, Inc. is an impact technology company on a mission to Protect the Value of Food™. The company creates advanced technologies and sustainable infrastructure to prevent wasted food, driving social and environmental impact.
Today, the U.S. alone generates more than 100 million tons of wasted food annually, with over 50% going to landfills or incinerators. What’s more, wasted food contributes 8% to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Divert is tackling these crises head on, delivering immense progress towards eliminating wasted food through its unique solutions – from converting wasted food into renewable fuels to feeding those in need.
Divert works with the top retailers in the industry, including Ahold Delhaize, Albertsons, CVS, Kroger, Target, and others, and nearly 5,400 retail stores across the U.S., providing technology, logistics, and anaerobic digestion facilities to help retailers reach their sustainability goals. The company processes more than 232,000 tons of wasted food a year and, through its collaboration with some of the nation’s largest food retailers and relationships with local food banks and nonprofits, Divert has facilitated the donation of more than 10 million pounds of food to people, rather than going to waste.
Position Summary:
As a Continuous Improvement Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and quality within our organization. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around developing and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), conducting thorough data analysis, and auditing existing processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate an unwavering attention to detail, a keen focus on process improvement, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards throughout the organization.
Location: candidates for this position must live near one of Diverts west coast facilities, ideally close enough to spend regular time on site. Locations include - Turlock, CA, Albany, OR, Longview, WA
Travel: travel up to 30% as required throughout the US
Key Responsibilities:
- SOP Development:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create, update, and standardize Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with industry regulations.
- Work closely with subject matter experts to capture and document best practices, workflows, and critical process details.
- Data Analysis:
- Utilize data-driven insights to identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to track and measure the success of process enhancements.
- Provide actionable recommendations based on data analysis to drive Continuous Improvement initiatives.
- Process Auditing:
- Conduct comprehensive audits of current processes to identify deviations, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure audit findings are addressed and corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Quality Assurance:
- Instill a quality mindset across the organization by promoting adherence to SOPs, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement quality control measures to uphold the highest standards of products and services.
- Continuous Improvement Initiatives:
- Lead and facilitate Continuous Improvement projects, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Engage with teams to identify opportunities for streamlining processes, reducing waste, and enhancing overall operational excellence.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of processes, SOPs, and improvement initiatives.
- Prepare and present reports to communicate the impact of process improvements and the overall status of Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering OR at least 3 years experience in process improvement, specifically in a manufacturing or production environment required
- Strong knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience in quality management and auditing
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel up to 30% as required throughout the US
The ideal candidate...
- Has Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification
- Proven experience in technical writing, to include SOP development, Maintenance PM drafting, and layered audits.
- Is passionate about our planet and reducing our carbon footprint
- Has the ability to break down ambiguous problems into concrete, manageable components and think through optimal solutions
- Takes a high degree of ownership over their work
- A clear communicator with professional presence
- Effectively define objectives and priorities
- Has strong listening skills; open to input from other team members and departments
- Has the ability to lead through influence
- Is a “Big picture” thinker, which is key to addressing top-level concerns and finding the best path forward from all of the available data
What's In It For You?
- Compensation range: $65,000 - $80,000 / Year
- Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
- Life Insurance
- Safe harbor 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization
Divert Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
